Low says he will "crank up" the intensity in Germany's training in preparation and is hoping to have veteran midfielder Torsten Frings in the team, despite fractured ribs, but is yet to decide on tactics. The Germany boss showed his nous last Thursday by fielding an inspired 4-5-1 formation.
Play-maker Bastian Schweinsteiger turned in a man-of-the-match performance as Germany caught Portugal napping to book their semi-final berth.
"The most important thing has been to keep the players grounded, after all we have seen how strong the Turks have become," said 48-year-old Low.
"We did well with a 4-5-1 formation, but my favourite is a 4-4-2. I will assess Turkey and decide which system to play and whether we will field one, two or maybe three strikers.
No matter what formation we play, the players must put the work in. It's important we run and when you get that right, tactics don't really matter
Joachim Low calls for workrate.
" No matter what formation we play, the players must put the work in. It's important we run and when you get that right, tactics don't really matter."
After his side showed glimpses of complacency in their 2-1 group stage defeat at the hands of Croatia, Low says he will not tolerate any arrogance against the depleted Turks.
"I know our team will be highly focussed, they have shown that already, if there is one thing we can - and will - avoid it is arrogance," said Loew.
"There is a huge amount of concentration in the team, you can feel it in the air, we have to play to our own strengths. For any coach to be in the semi-final is a gift."
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